Second Taiwan Expo in Malaysia opens in KL

The second Taiwan Expo in Malaysia kicked off on Thursday in Kuala Lumpur. The expo, hosted by the Taiwan External Development Council (TAITRA), features products and services that reflect Taiwan’s lifestyle.

TAITRA head James Huang opened the expo by riding a bicycle onto the stage. Cycling is among the main features of the expo, others include the halal industry, smart cities, green technology, and health care.

Datuk Bahria bin Tamil, senior director of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry in Malaysia, said there are over 1,700 Taiwanese companies currently investing in Malaysia. He said he hopes the Taiwan Expo will help further promote economic cooperation between Taiwan and Malaysia.